Development
Patterns
· The most commonly used map to show differences in development is the one shown below.
· It divides the world into 2 groups, the MEDC’s (more economically developed countries) and the LEDC’s (less economically developed countries).
· MEDC’s above the line and LEDC’s are below the line.
· MEDC’s are the richer, more industrialised countries.
· LEDC’s are the poorer, less industrialised countries.
see figure 11.1 on pg.180 of the textbook